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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V195📅 Mar 23, 2017

2012–2018 Newmar Essex & 2012–2018 Newmar King Aire + 3 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

💥 The risk

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V195000
Manufacturer recall #
17004
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
595
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Owner phone
1-800-543-4277
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 3, 2017
Built
Apr 29, 2011 – Mar 13, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V195 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V195?

2012–2018 Newmar Essex & 2012–2018 Newmar King Aire + 3 more. 595 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-4277.